Fresh basil is the secret ingredient in this burger!

Serves 3

Need:

• 1 beaten egg
• ¾ cup soft whole wheat bread crumbs ( 1 slice)
• 4 teaspoons snipped fresh basil
• ¼ teaspoon pepper
• 1 61/2 ounce can skinless, boneless salmon, drained and flaked
• ½ a medium carrot, finely shredded ( ¼ cup)
• ¼ cup finely shredded Gruyere or Swiss cheese (1 ounce)
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise or salad dressing
• 1 tablespoon dairy sour cream
• 2 teaspoons snipped fresh basil
• 1 teaspoon finely shredded lemon peel
• 3 lettuce leaves
• 3 slices rye or whole wheat bread, toasted
• Tomato wedges (optional)

How to make the Salmon Burgers with Basil Mayonnaise

In a large mixing bowl combine the egg, bread crumbs, 4 teaspoons basil, and pepper. Add the salmon, carrot, and cheese. Mix lightly. Shape Salmon mixture into three ¾ inch thick round patties

Place the salmon patties on a lightly greased baking pan. Broil the patties about 3 inches from the heat for about 2 minutes or until it has heated through and is light brown. Turn the patties carefully after 4 minutes.

Meanwhile, for the basil mayonnaise, combine mayonnaise or salad dressing, sour cream, 2 teaspoons basil, and lemon peel.

Place a lettuce leaf on each slice of toasted bread. Top each with a salmon burger and some of the basil mayonnaise. Serve with tomato wedges, if desired. This makes 3 servings.

Nutrition: 297 calories, 20 g protein, 24 g carbohydrates, 13 g fat ( 4 g saturated), 115 mg cholesterol, 658 mg sodium, 595 mg potassium